Trial of the Massey-Harris Cultivator

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 58, 6 September 1893, Page 2

Trial of the Massey-Harris Cultivator

(By our Campbelltown Correspondent.) A trial of the above machine was hold in Mr H. Hammond's paddock, Wailohi, Campbelltown, yesterday ; about thirty spectators being present. The machine was under the supervision of Mr Armstrong, and was driven by Mr D. Patton, with two of Mr Hammond's horses. It is made almost upon the same principle as the scarifier, but for lightness, draught, and durability, is far superior. It consists of twelve teeth, made of the best steel, and may be had of different sizes. To judge from the lightness of tho machine, one would think it would not bear the strain, but the teeth are provided with a helper spring, and will pass over any hard obstacle with which they may come in contact. The machine) was tried under very unfavorable circumstances, the ground being very hard, tough, and trodden down by a great number of sheep which had been feeding on turnips in the paddock where the trial was held. In soft ground or stubble the machine, doubtless, would work with great satisfaction, and would be a great saving to farmers for putting in grass, turnips, etc. However, the machine was regarded by the farmers to be superior to any other made, required to do the same kind of work, and gave great satisfaction to those present, who were well satisfied with the manner in which it did its work. It i 6 made so that seed drills may be fixed behind or in front of the teeth, as it acts as a seed drill as well as a cultivator. The machine may be had on very reasonable terms, the price being ilB for the machine, and £5 extra for the drills, which may, or may not be had, at the option of the buyer. LTho trial of the cultivator, which was to haye been held in one of Mr J. Saunder's paddocks, on the Kangitikei Line, thin morning, did not take plnce, as the ground was too wet.]